When Bill Tucker decided to blaze his own path, it led him to Kill Devil Hills and a 1939 diner that welcomes a steady flow of locals and tourists who return often for singular surroundings and fresh, creative dishes.
Beyond the Breakers
Today, Cape Hatteras is a globally recognized surfing destination. But 40 years ago, only a handful of locals had the heart to catch the cape’s intimidating waves.
Sunset Beach Bridge: The Little Bridge that Could
A new 65-foot tall concrete bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway will be more convenient for anyone heading to or from Sunset Beach, but many miss the floating bridge that swung for the last time in 2010.
Play One for the Barber
Despite losing its visionary music-loving owner, Drexel Barber Shop still carries on a tradition of Saturday jam sessions.
High Country Music
The Johnson boys, father and sons, feed off each other to create a bluegrass escape in the mountains of Crossnore.
Close to Home
Norris Austin had plenty of reasons to leave Corolla, but the lifelong native never found any strong enough to make him pull up roots that run generations deep.
Battle for the Light
Often threatened by shifting sands and developers, Cape Lookout Lighthouse faced a different kind of destruction during the Civil War, and the debate over that piece of history rages on.
Saxapahaw
With the help of committed residents, a mill village along the banks of the Haw River flourishes again with renovated condominiums, quirky puppet-makers, delicious sandwiches at the General Store, and a healing atmosphere.
David Childers Goes Over the Mountain
The seasoned musician rediscovers the pure joy of making music with a new band and a recent release of original tunes on Glorious Days.
